Library Director Job Description

The Oley Valley Community Library is looking for its next Library Director, to manage the activities, collection, and staff of the small but vibrant library providing service to Oley Township in Berks County PA.

Minimum Qualifications 

• The Director of the Oley Valley Community Library will obtain a Library Assistant Certification by the State of Pennsylvania, having completed at least two (2) academic years of college in a field associated with the position and nine (9) credit hours of Library Science courses, or in the process of completing the Library Science credits. The successful candidate will have twelve (12) months to complete these nine (9) credit hours, if not already secured.
• Successfully have or obtain FBI and PA Criminal Background Checks and PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Administer the library within the framework of the library goals and objectives, policies, and budget. Perform and oversee checking in and checking out items, register new patrons, collect outstanding fines, and all other routine daily tasks associated with the running of the library. 
• Select, order, catalog, classify, maintain and weed the library collection, or oversee this process. Actively ascertain the needs and wants of Library patrons and community. 
• Effectively plan and advertise / market monthly library programs for families and adults. The Director will keep the Board of Trustees informed about the planning, organizing, and conducting of the programs. The Director will also inform the Board of Trustees as to the number of patrons attending the programs as well as patron feedback. 
• Supervise library staff: oversee scheduling, complete annual performance evaluations, responsible for hiring, training and disciplinary action. 
• Submit recommendations for library policies and services to the Board and implement decisions made. Maintain a binder with hard copies of all policies, procedures and job descriptions. 
• Attend the Board of Trustees meetings as well as any all meetings required by the State and Berks County Library system.
• Hold and facilitate regular staff meetings. Provide a copy to the board of the agenda for the meeting and provide an update at the monthly board meeting. 
• Prepare library reports for the monthly Board meeting and any and all system-required reports.
• Prepare & publish the monthly Library Ledger listing library information & current programs, to be available for patrons one week prior to the month it corresponds. 
• Administer the Reading Public Library Interlibrary Loan requests and special holds on behalf of our patrons.
• Promote library services via outreach and presentation to community groups. Work with community groups that sponsor programs at the library.
• Evaluate all book donations to determine their use as books that will be placed in circulation, to be used in the Library Books Sales, to be donated to other charitable organizations, or to be discarded, or oversee this process. 
• Attend a minimum of ten (10) hours continuing education annually to fulfill System requirements. 
• Order or obtain all office, craft and library supplies. 
• Maintain the website, Facebook, and Instagram pages: to be regularly updated with current events, newsletters, policies and current information.
• Coordinate an effective Volunteer Program, which includes stated responsibilities of volunteers, a training program and evaluation tools. 
• Monitor the library's circulation numbers, implement programs, procedures and policies to maintain and grow the library's circulation. 
• Ensure that the Board generated and all library policies are appropriately administered and revised as needed. 
• Ensure that the services and programs meet the needs and demands of the community so that the Oley Valley Community Library remains a vital and active resource in our community. 
• Maintain the library facilities, grounds, interior, printers, faxes and copy machines.
• Prepare and maintain accurate reports and statistical data as required by State Law.
• Follow the budget guidelines set by the Board of Trustees and comply with State guidelines. Make recommendations for the annual budget and be responsible for adhering to the purchase price of any single item or combination of items is in excess of $300. Total expenditure on any item must remain within the budgetary allowance for the specific area, regardless of the amount. 
• Research grants and apply for any qualifying grants, if applicable.
• Carry out all the above duties under the supervision of the Board of Trustees.   

Salary, Hours, Benefits 

• The Library Director is a part-time flexible position with a minimum of twenty-five (25) hours and maximum of thirty-five (35) hours weekly. Up to six (6) of these hours will be able to be performed remotely.
• The starting hourly wage for the Library Director is $16/hour to be paid on a weekly basis. Additional consideration will be taken into consideration for relevant work experience, educational background, and relevant certifications. 
• Upon six (6) months of employment, the Library Director will receive one (1) personal day (6 hours) to be used by the end of the calendar year, not to be carried over. Additional personal days, and paid time off will be considered at the discretion of the Board of Trustees in annual performance evaluations. 
• Upon six (6) months of employment, the Library Director will receive one (1) paid holiday (6 hours) per calendar year (to be selected from approved Holiday Closures list).
• Potential for reimbursement of tuition and ongoing learning and development Opportunities.
• The Library Director will not be eligible for medical, dental, vision, or other insurance benefits. The Library Director will not be eligible for retirement benefits.
• The Board of Trustees will be responsible for the annual performance evaluation of the Library Director.